Tuesday, September 11, 2012

What a wonderful summer for the garden. Pure abundance in most crops. Cauliflower was disappointing. Beautiful plants, but small heads.The Sweet Potato plants are still growing and winding their way around the garden-- my new trial crop this year. I just love their golden sweetness.

Squash, cukes, peppers and tomatoes..clearly overabundant, but one of the best tomato seasons we've had here. Sweet corn was enjoyed for the last time last night. I've been very busy with farmers market and canning every available moment I can squeeze in.

Now with the cooler nights and continued warm days we've been harvesting some of the root crops, turnips, beets and heirloom carrots, and as my schedule is still a bit hectic salads are readily made in my kitchen. Healthy, light and refreshing after a long day and even better--there's plenty more to get us right through late Autumn in the garden.

Last night I made veal scaloppini and instead of making risotto as a side, we had this yummy bean salad made with heirloom carrots, onions and fresh herbs from the garden.

In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, ginger, coriander, cumin, cayenne, and olice oil. Toss together the carrots, garbanzo beans, onion, cilantro,oregano and dressing in a large bowl and season to taste with sea salt and ground pepper. Enjoy!

1 comment:

I'm so sorry I haven't made it here as much as I would have liked to this summer. I do hope all is well with you and yours.

I love the looks of those heirloom carrots. People don't realize that the first carrots were not orange. Those look amazing!!!

It's hard to believe tomorrow is the first day of October. I just can't believe it! The nights are definitely getting cooler and there's so much more to be done in the garden.

Marion is still crocheting away. She's making Christmas blankets for the hospital. They are gorgeous!!!

Veal Scaloppini sounds delicious. I can't remember the last time I've made it. However, that Garbanzo Salad really sounds refreshing especially with those carrots!

I have a little news too, Jady. I wanted to tell you before I posted it on my blog since you were one of the first people to ever visit my blog way back in 2007. You're also one of the only people to actually prepare one of the recipes I posted too:) I'm leaving the world of blogging and have decided to no longer keep up my blog. It's been five years now and I feel like there are so many other things I want to do.

I want to thank you so much for all your kindness through these years Jady. And I hope all good things come your way:)

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